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Laya’s Horizon, Your New Mobile Addiction, Now Available on Android and iOS

Tim May 2, 2023 4

Laya's Horizon, what I'm calling your new mobile game addiction, is now available for download onto Android and iOS devices. In this title, you fly around what feels like an open island world, racing others and completing tasks. Compared to past Snowman titles...

Google and Apple Team Up to Stop Unwanted Tracking of People

Kellen May 2, 2023 4

The idea of a tracking device like the AirTag being used to pinpoint the location of your missing luggage or purse or keys is a brilliant one. The fact that we are in a position today to locate lost or stolen items with a tiny little out-of-sight gadget shows...

Official Pixel 7a Teaser Confirms May 11 Availability

Tim May 2, 2023 4

Google's official Twitter account for India is now teasing the Pixel 7a, even providing a subtly blurred image of the device, announcing that the device will be available starting May 11. If that dates sounds familiar, that would be because Google I/O is May...

Motorola Announces New Edge+ Phone

Kellen May 2, 2023 18

Motorola announced a new phone this morning, the Motorola Edge+. This is a $799 flagship-level phone with a set of specs that matches up to other devices, like the Galaxy S23+. Speaking of specs, here they are for the Motorola Edge+ (2023): Display: 6.67"...

Separation of Notification, Ringtone Volume Coming Soon to Pixel Phones

Tim May 1, 2023 13

Currently on Pixel devices and a few other Android phones, when a user decides if they want to hear or mute notification sounds, that choice also involves what happens to your ringtone. For example, if I set my phone to vibrate on incoming calls, that same...

Pixel Watch Snags May Security Patch Update

Tim May 1, 2023

Google is pushing out the May security patch to Pixel Watch owners across the globe today. Having looked over the changelog, which is a single sentence long, we're not seeing anything too noteworthy inside. It's just the May patch. As Google writes, "The May...

Here’s a Look at the Upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5

Tim May 1, 2023 12

That's enough Pixel Fold talk for the day. It's now time to set our sights on what Samsung has planned for 2023's foldable roadmap, with those plans obviously consisting of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. The one and only @OnLeaks has gone and...

May 2023 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen May 1, 2023 45

The first Monday schedule for Google Pixel phone updates is back on, friends! Google shared info on the May Google Pixel update this morning, saying that it is rolling out to the Pixel 4a up through the Pixel 7 Pro starting today. After experiencing delays of...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 45

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 45

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 45

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 45

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 45

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 45

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 45

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 45

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 4

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 4

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 4

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 4

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 4

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 4

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 4

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 4

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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